In a thrilling back-and-forth showdown, it was the host nation that delivered when it mattered most.
Team Canada stormed back from a 9-5 deficit with three runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to secure a dramatic 11-9 comeback win over Venezuela on Day 2 of the 2025 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup in Prince Albert.
Bradley Ezekiel provided the spark in the top of the seventh, blasting his second home run of the game to tie things up at 9-9. After back-to-back walks, Blake Hunter stepped up with a clutch two-run double, scoring Mitch McKay and Nick White to give Canada its first lead since early in the contest.
In the bottom half, reliever Ty Sebastian sealed the win. After a strikeout, Rafael Flores grounded into a game-ending double play, capping off Canada’s statement victory in front of a great home crowd.
Canada look for second straight win when they take on Argentina Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. Venezuela will aim to bounce back in the afternoon matchup against the New Zealand Black Sox.
